GR8 Salmisaari (Energiakatu 3, Helsinki) – this is a full-fledged entertainment center, with a variety of activities, such as bowling, archery, segway-driving, golf with a simulator, pool, lazer games, mini-golf, and boxing. There is also a sports bar on the premises. See its website for more details: www.gr8.fi/helsinki/
Fishing Lords (Lakkisepantie 20 B, Helsinki) – Finland is fishing country – a paradise for die-hard fishermen. This outfit provides fishing excursions to different coastal areas outside of Helsinki. The staffers at this firm have up-to-date information about where the fish are and thus we can take you to the hottest fishing spots and show […]
Finlandia Hall (Mannerheimintie 13 e, Helsinki) – this architecturally unique concert hall, designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, is located by a seaside park in the city center. The types of shows held here are mostly classical music concerts. However, some pop and world music events are held here, too. Guided tours are offered […]
Kluuvi (Aleksanterink 9, Helsinki) – this mall, located near the city’s old historic center, is smaller than its competitors (just 22 stores). It also has 9 restaurants – ranging from fast food eateries like McDonald’s and Subway, to full-scale restaurants like Hanko Sushi (a fusion of the Finnish archipelago spirit and Japanese cuisine serving […]
Kamppi Center (Urho Kekkisenkat 1, Helsinki) – this six-level shopping mall (centrally located by the city’s main bus terminal, has 120 retailers, such as Calvin Klein, Clarks, Ecco, Esprit, Gant Store, Mango, Timberland, Benetton, and Angry Birds. There are also a number of eateries, pubs and open-air cafés.
Itäkeskus (Itäkatu 1-7, Helsinki) – this is the largest shopping center in Helsinki, with over 180 retailers, restaurants and other businesses. They include Clarks, Ecco, Esprit, GameStop, H&M, Marimekko,The Body Shop, Stockmann, Yves Rocher, and Zara. Various eateries and restaurants are also there, such as McDonald’s Olive Garden, Subway, and many others.
Wanhan Tanssikellari (Kaivopiha, Mannerheimintie 3, Helsinki) – this venue, located in the heart of the city, has an eclectic variety of music – ranging from ballroom dancing to DJ-driven dance music. From Tuesdays to Saturday evening, the orchestras play music to dance to, from walzes to tango, except on Saturdays the music is more youthful […]
The Tiger (Urho Kekkosen Katu 1 A, Helsinki) — The Tiger is a high class nightclub, which is located at the 5th floor of the shopping center of Kamppi (above the rooftops of Helsinki). This club plays a variety of music – from House and Trance music, to Hip Hop and R&B.
The Circus (Salomonkatu 1–3, Narinkkatori, Helsinki) – this 1,500-person venue hold a number of live performances by various regional and international rock & pop acts (such as The Simple Minds, Suzanne Vega, Pitbull, and many others).
Tavastia (Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6, Helsinki) – this is one of the oldest live clubs in Europe and the oldest in Finland. Tavastia has been hosting rock gigs since 1970 and has become a legend throughout the years. You haven’t really been to Helsinki if you haven’t seen a gig here. It’s not a huge […]